calanga

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan.

🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇸🇬 Singapore

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Zingiberales (Zingiberales)

Family

Zingiberaceae

Genus

Alpinia

Species

Alpinia galanga (calanga)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish calanga

French grand galanga

German Galgant

Similar Species in Alpinia

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Black fruited galanga

Alpinia nigra

Least Concern

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Small shell ginger

Alpinia mutica

Least Concern

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Red ginger

Alpinia purpurata

Not Evaluated

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Shellplant

Alpinia zerumbet

Data Deficient

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variegate-ginger

Alpinia vittata

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of calanga?

The scientific name of calanga is Alpinia galanga. It belongs to the genus Alpinia.

Where does calanga live?

calanga is found in Distributed across Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan.. Countries include Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan.

What family does calanga belong to?

calanga (Alpinia galanga) belongs to the genus Alpinia, which is part of the taxonomic family Zingiberaceae.

What kingdom does calanga belong to?

calanga (Alpinia galanga) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of calanga?

The closest relatives of calanga in the genus Alpinia include Black fruited galanga, Small shell ginger, Red ginger, Shellplant, variegate-ginger.